Joelle Bender

Joelle E. Bender is a kindergarten teacher. Nineteen years ago, in 2001, She was hired at Shafer Elementary School to teach

Kindergarten! She had been teaching Kindergarten for 5 years before that, but

was ready for a new adventure closer to home. She has been through so many

changes over the past decade both personally and professionally and She is so

glad to spend her days in Kindergarten! Shafer is truly her "home

away from home!" You should be thrilled that your child has the opportunity

to work with some of the BEST teachers in the state! This year begins her

23rd year of teaching grades K, 2 or 3! She has two amazing children. Her son, Logan, is 17 and is a Senior in High School. Her daughter, Leah, is 13 and is in 7th grade. The two of them have taught

her how important it is to laugh every day and enjoy life to the fullest!

She is thrilled to be your child's Kindergarten teacher this year! She hopes

this

year is one that you and your child will NEVER forget!